Author :: ArielRose
Category :: Healthy Choice Recipes
Ingredients ::
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 pounds mussels debearded and well washed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil or tarragon
- 1/2 loaf crusty bread
205 calories per serving; 15 grams protein; 4 grams fat (0.3 gram saturated fat); 25 grams carbohydrate; 410 mg sodium; 42 mg cholesterol; 1 gram fiber.
In a large pot, combine wine, parsley, garlic, oil and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Add mussels, cover and steam for 2 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally. Begin checking mussels; as they open, transfer them to 6 large soup bowls. Total steaming time will be about 5 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels.
Strain mussel broth through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth into a small saucepan. Bring broth to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 minutes. Pour broth over mussels and garnish with chervil (or tarragon). Serve immediately, with bread for sopping up broth.
Makes 6 first-course servings.
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